The Driskill, Austin, Exceptional

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12th

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The Driskill	Average Price: $300 Check Rates

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604 Brazos Street

Austin, 78701 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 6 of 23
Average review rating: 4.09

OpinionWell Value Index: 3

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (38) , MyTravelGuide (65) , Travelocity (4) , TripAdvisor (323) , YahooTravel (63)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. I didn't want to get out except that it felt like I was sharing it with the entire 4th floor.

"Beautiful building - go for a drink! Room very noisy. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/16/2012 Vote

2. No views, except for the brick wall and pipes.

"Stay Away " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/28/2012 Vote

3. Quiet, that is, except for when the neighbour took a shower, but other than that I never heard anyone over the course of 3 nights.

"Fabulous character in central Austin " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/27/2012 Vote

4. Service was exceptional, the room - though small - was beautiful and unique.

"Exceptional service at a unique property " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/8/2012 Vote

5. Rooms are small but cozy, and historically fascinating, since some of them are almost original to the 1800's (except for some modern upgrades).

"Great hotel, great service! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/4/2012 Vote

6. The staff is without exception very courteous and proficient.

"Beautiful Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/13/2011 Vote

7. The service was exceptional, the amenities were by far some of the best we've encountered at any hotel in our travels, and the overall beauty of this historic hotel make it one of our personal favorites.

"Amazing hotel!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/26/2011 Vote

8. Hotel staff was exceptional, very accommodating.

"Great experience - will definitely come back " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/24/2010 Vote

9. My stay at The Driskill was exceptional from start to finish.

"Exceptional!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/23/2010 Vote

10. The balcony was huge, unfortunately the birds like it also, except they do not clean up after themselves.

"Beautiful hotel, no smell " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/23/2010 Vote